General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 9:31 PM ET

WNBA & NBA

The WNBA saw a flurry of action over the weekend. Kayla McBride erupted for 43 points and set a single-game record with 10 three-pointers, leading the Minnesota Lynx past Dallas. The Aces scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday’s back-to-back in New York. Meanwhile, the league quickly rescinded Caitlin Clark’s eighth technical foul, sparing her a suspension. Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul on Clark, then posted “white privilege” on social media. In the offseason retreat world, top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket to “The Sanctuary,” an NBA performance retreat.

Motor Sports & Racing

Ty Gibbs used late pit strategy to hold off teammate Christopher Bell and win the Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. In Moto GP, Raul Fernandez dominated the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, beating championship leader Jorge Martin. Chepstow Racecourse celebrated its centenary with a look back at royal visits, bombers and racing fairytales.

Golf & Tennis

England’s Charley Hull let a one-shot lead slip with two holes to play at the PIF London Championship, as 17-year-old Anna Huang won her fourth Ladies European Tour event. World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat in the Canadian Open last, and Britain’s Cameron Norrie also bowed out.

Cricket & Rugby

Scotland beat the United Arab Emirates by one wicket with one ball remaining in a dramatic Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match. Sunrisers Leeds thumped Welsh Fire by 71 runs to close in on Hundred qualification. Middlesex advanced through a tense One-Day Cup group stage. Caleb Falconer nearly lost his Hundred contract because of an email phishing hoax, but he eventually secured his deal. In rugby league, Wigan Warriors scored eight tries to beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 and move second in Super League. Huddersfield Giants thrashed Catalans Dragons 42-20 to celebrate their upcoming move to Dewsbury.

Baseball & Football

Tommy John, namesake of the famous elbow surgery, bid farewell in a vague health message and did not attend the Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day. Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said 2026 will "probably be my last year" after returning from personal leave. In college football, freshmen poised to impact the 2026 season include 51 players who are not top-ranked but could affect conference and CFP races.

Other Sports & Stories

Koivun, who left Auburn in June and won the 3M Open in his third start, narrowly held the 70th FedEx Cup playoff spot. Rivera earned back-to-back U.S. gymnastics titles, embracing her role as leader of the next wave. Keely Hodgkinson said a home European 800m title would mean as much as Olympic gold, ahead of the championships in Birmingham. Judd Trump lost in the first round of the China Open, while Shaun Murphy set a scoring record. Hacky sack has seen a viral resurgence, with ESPN’s The Ocho highlighting its throwback momentum. The Hess cycling team failed to pay riders and staff despite a rich benefactor, illustrating the difficulty of running a cycling team. Wales must learn from a Bosnia loss in their Euro 2028 bid, according to Ian Rush.